Film Music For The Piano

Pianist Ivar Anton Waagaard is pleased to announce the digital release of his latest album, Film Music for the Piano. This captivating collection features iconic film scores, reimagined and brought to life in stunning solo piano performances. Experience the magic of cinema through the soulful sounds of Waagaard’s masterful performances.

The album brings listeners 17 beautiful pieces of film music and almost an hour of listening pleasure. Including selections from Forrest Gump, The Sting, On Golden Pond, The Piano, Romeo & Juliet, Cinema Paradiso, The Apartment and more!

Waagaard, known for his expressive touch and deep musical insight, takes listeners on a journey through beloved movie soundtracks, interpreting pieces by legendary composers like John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Alan Silvestri and others. Each track evokes the emotional depth of the original scores while showcasing the pianist’s artistry.

Waagaard, who has a long career as a soloist and accompanist, aims to bring out the expressive power of these film scores. “For me, the piano is the perfect instrument to convey the core emotions in these pieces,” he says. “I hope listeners will feel the connection between music and storytelling in a new way.”

Film Music for the Piano is Exclusively Available at NativeDSD in Stereo DSD 512, DSD 256, DSD 128, DSD 64 and the recorded format and bit rate of Stereo 32 Bit DXD.

Ivar Anton Waagaard, Piano